ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 C44.09

Billable / Specific

Other specified malignant neoplasm of skin of lip

C44
Block
0
Synonyms
962
LCDs
56
Payer Policies
54
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM C44.09

ICD-10-CM code C44.09 represents Other specified malignant neoplasm of skin of lip. This is a billable/specific code in the Neoplasms chapter (block C44). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM C44.09 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Medicare LCD Coverage for C44.09

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list C44.09 as a covered diagnosis.

962 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 962 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74170 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74177 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74160 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74178 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74150 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 72194 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74176 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 72192 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 72193 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Non-Next Generation Sequencing Targeted Molecular Panel Tests for Predictive Testing in Cancer
Article ID: 60240, Effective: , 680 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 81479 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing C44.09.

56 policies

1 Cigna

Head and Neck Ultrasound - (0549)
Policy ID: MM_0549

5 Medicare

Billing and Coding: Paclitaxel (e.g., Taxol�/Abraxane �)
Policy ID: ART-52450
Oral Anticancer Drugs - Policy Article
Policy ID: ART-52479
Oral Antiemetic Drugs (Replacement for Intravenous Antiemetics) - Policy Article
Policy ID: ART-52480
Billing and Coding: Mohs Micrographic Surgery (MMS)
Policy ID: ART-53883
Billing and Coding: Cardiac Blood Pool Imaging (Multiple Gated Acquisition Scanning- MUGA, Ventriculography) When Performed in Conjunction with Cardiotoxic Chemotherapy
Policy ID: ART-54768

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with C44.09

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

54 linkages
  • 17312 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Mohs Micrographic Surgery CMS LCD
  • 17313 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Mohs Micrographic Surgery CMS LCD
  • 17314 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Mohs Micrographic Surgery CMS LCD
  • 17315 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Mohs Micrographic Surgery CMS LCD
  • 17272 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesions CMS LCD
  • 17280 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesions CMS LCD
  • 17283 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesions CMS LCD
  • 17263 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesions CMS LCD
  • 17260 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesions CMS LCD
  • 17270 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesions CMS LCD

Convert C44.09 to ICD-9-CM

Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
C44.09 17309 00000

Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).

ICD-10 C44.09, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code C44.09 billable? +

Yes, C44.09 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

What CPT codes are commonly billed with C44.09? +

Procedures frequently paired with C44.09 include: 17312, 17313, 17314, 17315, 17272.

What ICD-9 codes does C44.09 map to? +

Per CMS GEMs, C44.09 maps to ICD-9 codes: 17309. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.

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